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1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 1,169. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,169
−5.2% since 2010
Median home value
$184K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
47.5
years
Jobs based here
87
A commuter town
What makes Campbell stand out
The thing Campbell does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,169 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Partly Sunny
H 89° · L 65°
Local news
All →- Bikini-clad Denise Richards recreates iconic ‘Wild Things’ pool scene in new photoshootYahoo · Sep 27
- What's next for Penn State football? 3 things we learned vs WisconsinYork Daily Record · Sep 27
- Penn State’s first blemish under Matt Campbell is an unforgettable one247Sports · Sep 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Campbell. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Campbell beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Campbell | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 21.4% | 15.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 8.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 15.4% |
Ascension St. Vincent Jennings
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
7th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Campbell
Most working residents leave Campbell for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are North Vernon (24%), Columbus (11%) and Seymour (9%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Campbell1%
North Vernon24%
Columbus11%
Seymour9%
Madison3%
23 mi
median commute distance
87
jobs based in Campbell
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1997
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Campbell has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring43–65°
Summer63–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Campbell’s public schools outperform 42% of Indiana districts
The public schools Campbell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 58% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek Elementary School | PK–6 | 303 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Outdoors
7.9% of Campbell is conserved land
3.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
7.9%conserved
7.9%
conserved · 1,627 of 20,601 acres
3.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge | 2 mi | 4,130 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Campbell for work
Where Campbell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
87jobs based in Campbell
1%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Campbell
Township in Indiana, United States
Campbell Township is one of eleven townships in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,129 (slightly down from 1,191 at 2010) and it contained 498 housing units. Campbell Township was established in 1825.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,129
- Area
- 32 sq mi
- Elevation
- 791 ft